Over 100 Mohalim Gather in Crown Heights for Annual Kinus Mohalim
More than 100 mohalim from across the United States and beyond, representing a broad spectrum of Jewish communities, gathered in Crown Heights for the annual Kinus Mohalim, joining prominent Rabbonim and leading medical experts to strengthen and protect the mitzvah of Bris Milah • Full Story
Mohalim from communities across the United States and beyond came together for this year’s annual Kinus Mohalim, a gathering devoted to sharing knowledge, addressing challenges, and strengthening the standards of Bris Milah through halachic guidance, medical education, and professional collaboration.
The Kinus was organized by Rabbi Levi Heber, director of the International Bris Association. With the mitzvah facing growing public scrutiny and regulatory challenges, Rabbi Heber stressed the importance of unity and continued education, ensuring that every Jewish family, wherever it may live, has access to a qualified mohel who performs the mitzvah properly, in accordance with halacha and appropriate medical standards.
The guest speaker was Rabbi Dovid Shlomo Gelber, a prominent mohel from Eretz Yisroel and a respected halachic authority on Bris Milah. He praised the initiative and emphasized the value of ongoing education and mutual support among mohalim. Drawing on his experience and on studies conducted in Israel, he also shared practical techniques aimed at enhancing the safety and quality of Bris Milah.
A distinguished panel featured Rabbi Tuvia Kasimov, rov of Empire Shul; Dr. Jeffrey Stock, chief of pediatric urology at Mount Sinai Children’s Hospital; and Dr. Avraham Polinger, a renowned pediatrician.
Dr. Stock discussed medical considerations surrounding neonatal circumcision, including when a bris may be performed on the eighth day and when medical circumstances warrant postponement. Dr. Polinger addressed medical conditions mohalim should recognize when evaluating a newborn and the importance of proper communication with the child’s medical providers. Rabbi Kasimov provided the rabbinic perspective on the halachic considerations involved.
The presentations were followed by an extensive question-and-answer session, giving mohalim the opportunity to raise practical halachic and medical questions directly with the panelists.
Beyond the formal discussions, the Kinus offered a valuable opportunity for mohalim, who often work independently in their communities, to connect, exchange experience, and build relationships. The strong turnout reflected a shared commitment to strengthening the mitzvah, maintaining high standards, and supporting mohalim worldwide.
The success of this year’s gathering marks an important step toward building a more united and connected community of mohalim, with a continued commitment to preserving and strengthening the mitzvah of Bris Milah for generations to come.
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